City of Hope | Antelope Valley officially opened the doors of its new clinic Nov. 18, expanding patient access to the state-of-the-art technology and top-level care for which City of Hope is known. Now, even fewer patients will have to endure a long drive to be treated by City of Hope physicians. "We cannot sit in Duarte and expect everyone to come to the main campus for care," said Vijay Trisal, M.D., medical director of City of Hope's community practices in the video above. "We have to take oncology care out . . . so that everybody knows there is a cancer center here and that world-class care can be delivered right here in the community." City of Hope has long had a clinic in Antelope Valley, but the new two-story facility dramatically expands the offerings. It can provide cancer patients with a complete range of diagnostic and treatment services, with spaces for screening, surgery, radiation and chemotherapy. The building also houses office space for physicians and support staff, a conference center and a 172-seat auditorium. Trisal also talked about the expertise available at City of Hope | Antelope Valley, such as surgeons who are experienced in minimally invasive, robotically assisted procedures. Further, patients there can also enroll in clinical trials for promising new therapies. “City of Hope is proud to provide access to our uniquely compassionate, patient-centered care within the community of Lancaster and Antelope Valley,” said City of Hope President Robert Stone in a press release. “With more people than ever impacted by cancer, both patients and their families will benefit from receiving high-quality treatment close to home.” In the videos below, several staff members and patients shared their thoughts on the impact of City of Hope | Antelope Valley's opening. For more information about City of Hope | Antelope Valley, click here.